Understanding PEMDAS and Simplifying Expressions

What is the correct order of operations according to PEMDAS?

• Parentheses, Multiplication, Exponents, Division, Addition, Subtraction

• Multiplication, Division, Parentheses, Exponents, Addition, Subtraction

• Exponents, Parentheses, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction

• Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction

In the example of buying apples and popcorn, what is the first step in simplifying the expression?

• Divide the total cost by the number of items

• Add the cost of apples and popcorn

• Multiply the cost of apples by the number of apples

• Subtract the cost of popcorn from the total

After simplifying the expression for the apples and popcorn purchase, what is the final result?

• 3

• 7

• 5

• 10

In the complex problem involving fractions and decimals, what is the result of 4 times one-fourth?

• 2

• 0.25

• 1

• 4

What is the final answer when simplifying the expression with fractions and decimals?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8